Zoom Writers' Day: How do I get my book published?

All ACW Members are entitled to 50% discount off this event. Please see FAQ for more details.

New writers can find the maze of publishing confusing and overwhelming so let us help you navigate your path to publishing your next (or first) book.

Have you ever felt confused or overwhelmed with the different options?

Is the route to traditional publishing open to new writers in the Christian market?

How much does it cost to self-publish?

What is hybrid publishing and is it another form of vanity publishing?

Do you need an agent for the Christian market?

Can Christians write successfully for the secular marketplace?

All these questions plus any others you wish to ask will be pitched to our panel of experts, including publishers, agents and authors.

See below:

Vanessa Grossett is a Literary Manager at The Authors Care Agency Ltd. Her authors reside from across the globe and include USA Today bestseller Parker J. Cole, award-winning Ola Awonbui, and renowned gospel artist Lloyd Wade, who was an X-Factor finalist. The list continues to grow. Vanessa has a degree in journalism and is skilled in public relations. She was once an intern in a publishing house as an editorial assistant, and it made her realise that she preferred to be an agent. She believed this was more of a God-given calling. Vanessa is also a columnist for Keep The Faith Magazine and writes regularly concerning the publishing industry. She will be releasing her non-fiction book for authors later during the year. www.theauthorscareagency.co.uk.

Amy Scott Robinson is an editor for Kevin Mayhew Publishers as well as authoring her own books, including books and resources for BRF Ministries, Kevin Mayhew and Engage Worship. She also writes books for children, and is a regular contributor to the Church Times. Amy lives in Bury St Edmunds, where she is married to the vicar of St Mary's. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging around in medieval churches, practising ventriloquism and playing the cello. www.kevinmayhew.com

Nicki Copeland manages the day-to-day running of Instant Apostle publishers, as well as her freelance editing and proofreading projects. As a writer, copy editor and publisher, she's familiar with all sides of the publishing process.

Rachel Knowles writes faith-based Regency romance and historical non-fiction. She lives in Weymouth with her husband Andrew. They have four daughters and a growing number of grandchildren. She has experience of both traditional and independent publishing.

Rachel and her husband Andrew run the Jurassic Coast Christian Writers group. Find out more about her research and books at RegencyHistory.net.

Lydia is an author, editor, proofreader and marketing professional. She's been a member of ACW since 2019 and having published three novels, Lydia works with authors and publishers to improve their manuscripts and offers specialised social media and marketing services. Most recently, Lydia has been working part-time for Malcolm Down and Sarah Grace Publishing heading up their digital and brand marketing, as well as occasionally acting as a commissioning editor for their fiction titles. When Lydia isn't writing, editing or getting up to antics on social media, you'll find her reading in a coffee shop, playing netball, at a church leadership meeting or finding her 'rest' by hanging out with friends.

Natasha Woodcraft lives in slightly crumbling farmhouse in Lincolnshire with her family of boys and animals. She believes stories have power to communicate deep truth and transform lives. Her published novels explore God's redemptive purposes for ordinary, messy people living in biblical times. Natasha is on the team at Broad Place Publishing, a new, exciting enterprise offering publishing services and self-publishing help to those writing Jesus-centred books.

Ben Jeapes been self-publishing with serious intent since 2015, is a full time writer and expericen ghost-writer. Find our more: www.benjeapes.com

Wendy H. Jones grew up in the beautiful Scottish City of Dundee. In a home full of books and with family who read extensively she developed a passion for reading early in life. Wendy worked for many years in Academia. This led to publication in academic textbooks and journals which was the start of her writing journey. She has now returned to Dundee where she turned to writing novels, with four series under her belt.

Wendy is the President of the Scottish Association of Writers and runs two writing groups in Soctland, City Writers (Dundee) and History Writers (Online). She is also a renowned International Public Speaker and available for speaking engagements and to run workshops . She can be contacted via the contact us button on this website.

She is the host of the Writing and Markleting Show Podcast and is a writing and marketing coach.